Hillary Clinton took her place on the podium beside her husband, former president Bill Clinton, out of respect for democracy, she told her followers. He scoffed at the idea that Russian President Vladimir Putin would have wanted to help him win: "Do you honestly believe that Hillary would be tougher on Putin than me?"

Suddenly, Mrs. Clinton was given a standing ovation while she nodded and thanked those around her.

Her demeanor was contrasted with that of outgoing President Barack Obama, who was smiling during the proceedings and even shared a joke with former President George W. Bush.

During the campaign, Mr Trump said he would appoint a special prosecutor to investigate Hillary Clinton, a commitment he appears to have walked away from.

"After the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Justice whitewash of the Clinton email crimes, they certainly can not be trusted to quickly or impartially investigate Hillary Clinton's new crimes, which happen all the time".

The former friends took dirt slinging to a whole new level when they emerged as their respective party's candidates.

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"Hillary Clinton looks like a dog that thought she was going to the park and ended up at the Vet", added another. He has previously written about film for Bloody Disgusting, We Got This Covered, What Culture, and The Celebrity Cafe. Had she resisted the urge to run again, and the chance to make history that went along with it, she could have retired into private life as a wealthy and legitimately historic woman, all the same.

Trump asked former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to stand and be recognized at the gathering.

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